Nobody questions the notion that heavy drinking during pregnancy is harmful. It can cause facial abnormalities, central nervous system problems and stunted growth. But evidence regarding the effects of light or occasional drinking is mixed.

Saturday January 5, 2013, 5:10 pm
Interesting. When pregnant with my first, in the mid 70's, older women in my family stated that beer was actually good for the pregnancy...and, later good for the milk. (I couldn't stomach it at all, though). Times do change.

Saturday January 5, 2013, 8:45 pm
hmmmm don't know, don't drink and not pregnant....hahaha. For sure a reasonable answer would be to say dont' drink during pregnancy regardless. It's only 9 months of fasting.

Saturday January 5, 2013, 9:41 pm
I'm long past having to worry about it personally but I still think it's probably a good idea to err on the side of caution. I've seen kids with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

Saturday January 5, 2013, 9:50 pm
Good idea to stop drinking and smoking while pregnant and breastfeeding no matter what anyone says. If you want to give your baby the best possible chance then do the right thing.

Sunday January 6, 2013, 12:21 am
You sometimes reads, a tiny bit, alittle only some, wont harm the baby to be, however howmuch is alittle, some ect.. better stay away, its only for a short period of your life, and if you cant stay away from wine when your pregnet I cant help but to wonder if you cant make that sacrifice for you child.. ? what kind of parent will you be..?

Sunday January 6, 2013, 8:30 am
Two pages of inconclusive evidence; isn't it better to err on the side of just not drinking? The same questions arise with smoking and a baby's health. My mother smoked 3 packs a day when she was pregnant with my brother and me. He was born 7lbs 14 oz, I was 8lbs, 13 oz.
Both my grandparents smoked through their pregnancies as well; genetics? luck?

Sunday January 6, 2013, 11:29 pm
I agree that when pregnant, that there shouldn't be any intake of Alcohol, drugs or smoking. Matter of fact, that would continue for sometime long after she gives birth, especially if she is planning on nursing the baby.
Thanks Carrie

Monday January 7, 2013, 9:05 am
Noted. I don't see how refraining from drinking any is a bad thing. I agree with erring on the side of caution, and I'm also not convinced of the results of the testing.

Monday January 7, 2013, 12:06 pm
I have a relative who drank excessively during her last two pregnancies and gave birth to two tiny fetal alcohol syndrome babies. Both had learning disabilities and the oldest needed special ed through all of her school years. Both are adults and the youngest is a happy well adjusted father of four and grandfather of one. He has never taken a drink or used drugs. His sister, on the other hand has been in and out of drug rehab and jail.

My advice~No Drugs, No Alcohol! The price is too high for the baby you are suppose to be nurturing!

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